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Prima Fe R. Franco

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Sex: Female

Education:

  • University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, 2007
  • University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, Master Science in Biological Science, 1989
  • Mariano Marcos State University, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Bachelor Science in Biology (cum laude), 1985

Field of Specialization:

Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology

Researches:

Franco, P.F.R. , (2006) Amplification and sequence analysis of the full length toxR gene in Vibrio harveyi
Journal of General Applied Microbiology Volume 52

Franco, P. F. and Hedreyda, C. T., (2008 Ap 19) Vibrio harveyi strain CAIM 512 ToxR (toxR) gene
Deposited gene sequences in the gene bank (NCBI) GenBank: DQ503438.1 (complete cds)

Franco, P. F. R., (2006 F 16) Vibrio harveyi strain NBRC 15634 transmembrane transcriptional activator protein (toxR) gene
GenBank: DQ403146.1 (complete cds)

Franco, P. Fe R., (2006 Ap 28) Vibrio harveyi strain VIB 658 ToxR (toxR) gene
GenBank: DQ640261.1 (complete cds)

Franco, P. Fe R., (2006 Ap 28) Vibrio harveyi strain VIB 653 ToxR (toxR) gene
GenBank: DQ640260.1 (complete cds)

Franco, P. Fe R., (2006 Ap 28) Vibrio harveyi strain VIB 645 ToxR (toxR) gene
GenBank: DQ640259.1 (complete cds)

Franco, P. Fe R. , (2006 Ap 28) Vibrio harveyi strain VIB 572 ToxR (toxR) gene
GenBank: DQ640258.1 (complete cds)

Franco, P. Fe R., (2006 Ap 27) Vibrio harveyi strain CAIM 1792 ToxR-like (toxR) gene
GenBank: DQ640257.1 (complete sequence)

Franco, P. Fe R., (2006 Ap 27) Vibrio harveyi strain CAIM 363 ToxR-like (toxR) gene
GenBank: DQ640256.1 (complete sequence)

Franco, P. Fe R., (2006 Ap 27) Vibrio harveyi strain CAIM 79 ToxR (toxR) gene,
GenBank: DQ640255.1 (complete cds)

Franco, P. F. R., (2006 Ap 26) Vibrio harveyi strain CAIM 520 ToxR (toxR) gene
GenBank: DQ517446.1 (complete cds)

Franco, P. Fe R. , (2006 Ap 29) Vibrio harveyi strain CAIM 29 hemolysin-like gene
GenBank: DQ640272.1 (complete sequence)

Franco, P. Fe R., (2006 Ap 29) Vibrio harveyi strain CAIM 79 hemolysin gene
GenBank: DQ640271.1 (complete cds)

Franco, P. Fe R., (2006 Ap 29) Vibrio harveyi strain CAIM 363 hemolysin-like gene
GenBank: DQ640270.1 (complete sequence)

Hernando,A.G., Franco, P.F.R., (2011 JL) Bacterial Pathogen Isolated from White Shrimps(Pennaeus vannamei)Cultured in Ilocos Norte
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology.Abstract of Papers Volume 33, No. 1

Franco,P.F.R.,Gaoat,C.A., Acosta,R., Soliman,R., Franco,S.S., Layaoen,H., (2011 JL) Industrially Important Bacterial Isolates from Sweet Sorghum(Sorghum bicolor) L Moench
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology.Abstract of Papers Volume 33, No. 1

Franco,P.F.R., Gaoat,C.A., Acosta, R., Franco,S.S., Layaoen,H., (2011 JL) Characterization of Pigment Producing Bacteria for Industrial Purposes
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology.Abstracts of Papers Volume 33, No. 1

Franco, P.F.R., Gaoat, C.A, (2009) Sweet Sorghum Jaggery as Alternative Media for the Production of Commercial Yeast
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology. Abstracts of Papers Volume 31, No. 1

Franco, P.F.R., Domingo, D.D, (2009) Phyochemical Screening and Toxicity of Some Green Leafy Vegetables Consumed in Batac, Ilocos Norte
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology. Abstracts of Papers Volume 31, No. 1

Papers Presented:

  • Improvement of College Teaching through Demonstration Teaching, Mariano Marcos State University, Batac, Ilocos Norte
  • Isolation of Luminous Bacteria , PSM and Biotechnology Congress, SEARCA, UPLB, College, Laguna
  • Isolation of Luminous Bacteria from Sea Water and from Marine Organisms, Second Marine Natural Products Workshop, Marine Science Institute, UP Diliman
  • The Use of Recombinant DNA Technology in Recovering a Natural Product from Luminous Bacteria , BIOTA Convention and Seminar Workshop, Central Mindanao University, Musuan, Bukidnon
  • Cloning and Expression of the Red Pigment Genes of Xenorhabdus Luminescens iHm primary in E. coli , Philippine Society for Microbiology Annual Convention, Hotel Intercontinental, Manila
  • Screening the antibacterial potentials of bullfrog Rana catesbiana toxin, PSM Annual Convention. Century Park Sheraton Hotel. Manila
  • Cloning of the red pigment genes from Xenorhabdus luminescens Hm primary, NAST Annual Scientific Meeting PICC, Manila
  • Luminous bacterial product: A potential industrial food dye in the food industry. International Conference on food preservation ans security, EDSA Plaza Shangri-La Hotel
  • Screening for Ampicillin Resistance Genes from Vibrio harveyi 15634 and from Philippine Vibrio isolates , NAST Annual Scientific Meeting, Manila Hotel, Manila
  • Probing the role of a transcriptional activator protein in the pathogenity of different strains of Vibrio harveyi, PSM Annual Convention, CSB Hotel
  • Amplification and isolation of complete hemolysin genes from pathogenic and non-pathogenic Vibrio harveyi isolates , PSM Annual Convention Boracay Regency Hotel
  • MicroorSanisms, Biofuels and Sweet Sorghum, PSM Annual Convention, Boracay Regency Hotel, Aklan
  • Ethanol Production from Sweet Sorghum, Proceedings, National Academy of Science and Technology, Manila Hotel
  • Amplification and Sequence Analysis of Vibrio harveyi toxR gene for Insights on its Possible Role in Pathogenicity, Proceedings, National Academy of Science and Technology, Manila Hotel
  • Isolation of Microorganisms for First and Second Generation Ethanol Production, Proceedings, National Academy of Science and Technology, Manila Hotel
  • Phytochemical Screening and Toxicity of Some Green Leafy Vegetables Consumed in Batac, Ilocos Norte, Proceedings, National Academy of Science and Technology, Manila Hotel
  • Sweet sorghum jaggery as alternative Media for commercial yeast production, Proceedings, National Academy of Science and Technology, Manila Hotel
  • Microbial Load Assessment of OTOP Food Products in Ilocos Norte, Proceedings, National Academy of Science and Technology, Manila Hotel
  • Bioethanol from Sweet Sorghum, Juice, Jaggery and Bagasse, Proceedings, Phil-American Association for Science and Engineering (PAASE Ateneo de Manila
  • Bioethanol from Sweet Sorghum, Juice, Jaggery and Bagasse, Proceedings, Phil-American Association for Science and Engineering (PAASE), Ateneo de Manila
  • Determination of the Antimicrobial Potency of Bullfrog (Bufo marinus) Toxin, Biotechnology Congress and PSM Annual Convention, The Peninsula Hotel, Manila
  • The Use of Recombinant DNA Technology in Recovering a Natural Product from Luminous Bacterium, National Academy of Science and Technology, Westin Philippine Plaza, CCP Complex, Manila
  • Determination of the Antibacterial Potency of Noni Juice Morinda citrofolia, International Symposium on the Recent Discovery of Biologically Active Compounds, Ateneo de Manila
  • Antibacterial Properties of Asparagus officinalis , PSM Annual Convention, Fort Ilocandia Hotel
  • Flavor and Flavor Compounds, 7th ASEAN Food Conference, Westin Phillipine Plaza, Manila
  • Transformation of Vibrio sp Using the Calcium Chloride Method, International Congress for Culture Collection, Epochal Tsukuba, Japan
  • Screening For Rec A Genes From Vibrio harveyi Ifo 15634 and Philippine Vibrio Isolates , NAST Annual Scientific Meeting, Manila Hotel
  • Design and Selection of Primers to Generate Complete Sequences of the toxR gene in Vibrio harveyi NBRC 15634 , 5th Asia-Pacific Biotechnology Congress and PSM Annual Convention, Bohol Tropics
  • Microbes in Medicine, Mariano Marcos State University, Batac, Ilocos Norte
  • Quality fundable researches in Biology, Mariano Marcos State University, Batac, Ilocos Norte
  • Life of a biologist , Career guidance program, Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU)
  • Biology: A Career to Choose, Career Guidance Program, Mariano Marcos Sate University
  • Aflatoxins and the Food World, Lecture Forum on Nutrition Education and Technology, CAF, Mariano Marcos State University
  • Microorganisms in Waste Management , Extension Service Program, Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU)
  • Microbial Biodiversity , BIOTA Regional Convention, Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU), Batac, Ilocos Norte
  • Biofuels, MMSU Century of Biology Celebration
  • Biofuels from Sweet Sorghum , MMSU-CHED series of Seminars
  • Making Science Work For You , MMSU CTE Science and Math Camp
  • A Career in Biology, Philippine Science High School Career Guidance Program
  • Bacterial Pathogen Isolated from White Shrimps Pennaeus vannamei cultured in Ilocos Norte, 33rd NAST Annual Scientific Meeting
  • Industrially Important Bacterial Isolates from Sweet Sorghum(Sorghum bicolor) L Moench, 33rd NAST Annual Scientific Meeting
  • Characterization of Pigment Producing Bacteria for Industrial Purposes, 33rd NAST Annual Scientific Meeting

Awards:

  • PCASTRD, Department Of Scientist and Technology Scholarship, National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, UP Diliman, 1998
  • RP-US Faculty Development Program, US-AID, University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, U.S.A., 1987-1989
  • University/College Scholarship, MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte, 1981-1985
  • Agricultural Science High School, MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte, 1977-1981
  • 2007 Best Research Paper Award (Professional Level), Philippine Society for Microbiology, 2007 May 8
  • 2007 NATIONAL Commission on Higher Education REPUBLICA AWARD for the Natural Sciences ( Runner up), Commission on Higher Education, 2007 October 25
  • 2007 ZONAL CHED REPUBLICA AWARD for the Natural Sciences for Regions, 1,2 and CAR (Winner), Commission on Higher Education, 2007 October 25
  • 2008 Department Of Science and Technology Secretary?s Award, Department Of Science and Technology, 2008 July 16
  • 2008 Special Citation Award , MMSU, 2008 Ja 6